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St. Monica was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. She would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew her best and were familiar with her life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a saint.
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How did Monica live by God's will and how is she become a saint?
To learn about the life of St. Monica and why she deserves the title of "saint" click on this linkand read her biography.
What is St Monica's full name?
There is no source that states the Surname of St. Monica, but St. Monica is usually referred to as Saint Monica of Hippo.
What was Saint Monica's last name?
In the time of Monica surnames were not used.There is no source that states the Surname of St. Monica, but St. Monica is usually referred to as Saint Monica of Hippo.Surnames did not come into use until many centuries after Monica lived.
Who is St. Monica's mother?
There is no record of the names of the parents of Saint Monica.
What was Saint Monica's vocation?
Monica was a housewife and mother of St. Augustine.
Why is St. Monica the patron of miracles?
Monica is the patron saint of several things but not of miracles. There is no patron saint of miracles.
Who was the mother of Saint Augustine?
The mother of St. Augustine was St. Monica.
When is Saint Monica's feast day?
The feast day of St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, is August 27.
Is there a patron saint for patience?
There is no patron saint of patience but if there were it would have to be Saint Monica who prayed for years that her son, Saint Augustine, and her husband be converted. They were!
Who was the prayerful mother of Saint Augustine?
Saint Monica is the mother of St. Augustine.
What were St. Monica's miracles?
St. Monica was declared a saint long before the canonization process that requires miracles was instituted.
Who was the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo?
St. Monica was St. Augustine's mother.
